EDINBURGH BUSINESS SCHOOL

How to Apply for MBA

Apply for the MBA Programme

Enrol in a UK business school with a straightforward
application process and not-delayed feedback.

By studying remotely through our campus, business school
graduates earn an MBA degree from Heriot-Watt University,
one of the oldest universities in the UK.

Unique challenges require well-thought-out solutions,
and that’s where Edinburgh Business School stands out
with a tailored approach to each student.

Our staff will collaborate with you to consider your needs
and craft the most relevant learning and skills development
journey with a tangible return on investment.

In English

99% students of our hub don’t master English as the mother tongue. Reach out to us to check the language proficiency requirements and test your knowledge. 

Students and Alumni Network

New business connections with established and experienced professionals from a wide range of backgrounds.

Dedicated Support Manager

Access to a virtual learning environment that houses all your course content and guidance from an experienced team.

Flexibility

You can structure your studies in a way that fits around your life

Admission requirements

Business experience

Management experience – 3+ years (senior or middle managers / entrepreneurs / business owners).

Higher education

Higher education diploma, and professional certificates (if any).

English proficiency

English language proficiency at IELTS 6.5 (reading). The level of language proficiency is verified during an interview and a motivational essay.

How to apply for an MBA programme

Curriculum vitae

Submit your CV or LinkedIn link.

Individual interview

Hold an individual interview online or in person with a campus representative.

Motivational essay

Submit your essay in English. Outline the key reasons why you want to get an MBA, highlight your career goals and expectations from the programme, etc.

What you should know

Admission to the MBA program is determined based on a personal interview with campus representatives. To arrange an in-person meeting or consultation, you are welcome to contact us in any convenient way.

  • If you do not intend to pursue the entire MBA programme, but rather only certain courses, an application process is still required.
  • You can complete the MBA program at your own pace, taking breaks as needed. For more information, please contact us.
  • The MBA degree comprises of nine courses. You can study on a course-by-course basis and pay as you learn, or enroll in multiple courses at once.
  • The MBA is part of a portfolio of flexible MBA programmes that are tailored for working professionals. This unique programme allows you to stack courses together in a way that works around your life, matches your career goals and allows you to build credit towards your qualification, course by course.

Application deadlines

Intake Study timeframe Tentative admission deadline
Spring February – May February
Summer May – July May
Autumn September – December September

Admission to the programme is processed throughout the year. The academic year is normally organised into three intakes. The average duration of one course is 2.5 months.

You can begin your studies with one or two courses available in a trimester. The exact dates of classes are determined on a case-by-case basis by campus.

International МВА

Tuition Fee

Tuition Fees and Awards on the Path to MBA

The fee includes admission to Edinburgh Business School, support during the course, course materials, live tuition classes remotely or in Kyiv (as applicable), assessment attempt.

Course Completion Certificate

Cost of 1 course
$2980

Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration

Cost of 3 courses
$8940

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration

Cost of 6 courses
$17880

Master Degree in Business Administration

Cost of 9 courses
$26820

Discover the advantages of a British MBA in just 6 minutes. Watch the interview with Prof. Nataliia Kryvda, EBS Academic Advisor in Ukraine.